Adebayo Hails Okocha at 50: “Incredible Skills Have Made You a True Legend”

• Emmanuel Adebayor has hailed Nigerian legend Jay Jay Okocha, who turned 50 on August 14, 2023
• It is a golden jubilee for the mercurial midfielder, as the world applauds his legacies on the pitch
• Adebayor visited Nigeria to celebrate with the former Bolton Wanderers superstar and has penned an emotional note

Former Togolese national team captain, Emmanuel Adebayor has penned an emotional birthday note to Nigerian legend, Jay Jay Okocha, who turned 50 on August 14, 2023.

Born in 1973, Okocha is celebrating his golden jubilee birthday with some of the finest footballers to ever emerge from the African continent.

On Sunday, an exhibition game was organised for the mercurial midfielder inside the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

The star-studded event was graced by some African legends, including Adebayor, Asamoah Gyan, and Khalilou Fadiga.

Other superstars spotted were Nigeria’s Peter Rufai, Ifeanyi Udeze, Daniel Amokachi, Emmanuel Emenike, Julius Aghahowa, Joseph Yobo, and a host of others, Cyber Reporters reports.

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They all showed glimpses of what they gave during their time on the pitch, and the handful of fans at the arena also loved it.

After the game, Adebayor took to his Instagram page to pen a birthday message to the former Super Eagles captain.

The former Arsenal forward wrote:

“Cheers to a football icon, Jay Jay Okocha, on his birthday! Your remarkable journey and incredible skills have made you a true legend in the football world. Wishing you a day filled with joy and unforgettable moments. Happy Birthday, my friend ! @official_jj10.”

The 2007 winner of the CAF African Player of The Year Award also branded the former PSG star as the most valuable player to have come out of the continent.

Roberto Carlos hails Okocha

Sports Brief earlier reported that former Real Madrid and Brazil defender, Roberto Carlos has picked Nigeria legend, Austin Jay Jay Okocha as his favourite African player.

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The 2002 World Cup winner likened the former Super Eagles captain to a Brazilian footballer because of his impressive skills.

Carlos played against some great African footballers, including Samuel Eto'o and George Weah, but the Brazilian believes Okocha was extra special.